Ducati 600 SS N vs Norton F 1 (1994)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 600 SS Nstacks up against the Norton F 1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 SS NNorton F 1
Model year19941991
Price
Engine583 cc588 cc
Horsepower53 hp95 hp
Weight172 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.6 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 170/60-17

Ducati 600 SS N vs Norton F 1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 SS N and the Norton F 1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 SS N brings 53 hp in a 172 kg package, while the Norton F 1 counters with 95 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: